THE BIG PAINTING CHALLENGE

Passionate amateur artists undertake an intensive, six-week, artistic boot camp in a bid to perfect their skills and be crowned the overall champion.

In episode two, Mariella Frostrup and Rev Richard Coles travel to the Cotswolds, where nine painters work with their professional mentors to conquer techniques to depict nature in all its glory.

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intro & task

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progress & back stories

The first task involves dealing with two subjects that won’t stay still – dogs Herbert and Nutmeg.

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big challenge

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In their final challenge, the amateur artists attempt to  capture the majesty of the Acer glades.